Russian Shell

[bpham93]

Does my Russian's shell look okay? adopted him from a lady 3-4 weeks ago.

 

[wellington]

A little dinged up a bit, most likely WC, but to me looks fine.

 

[Puckles🐢]

A little dinged up a bit, most likely WC, but to me looks fine.

Does your tortoise look okay? no. But if he is eating, basking, sleeping and being soaked he should be healthy

 

[WillTort2]

His shell looks a little dry. How often are you soaking him? Also, check your humidity. Feed a large variety of greens with water dripping from them. Don't feed spinach too often.

 

[JoesMum]

That shell looks like a wild caught tort. Soaking won't change anything That shell tells a story of life experiences

 

[Yvonne G]

He shows a lot of growth that happened under not-so-good conditions, but he'll be fine. Just give him a good diet, with calcium-rich foods, plenty of sunshine and keep him hydrated and he'll do great.

 

[rocky1998]

It looks a bit dry you should try giving him a wee soak in lukewarm water for about 15-20 mins to keep him hydrated aswell


I <3 my torts!

 

[cally]

Ok so this may sound weird but it worked. They do sell in a white tub shell rub- however to help him out n get him started- they said i could use a dab of vaseline because its safe with no harmful ingredients - i put a tiny dab on my guy( it goes a long way) and just gently rubbed it in all over the top part only of his shell- idk what it did but he came out and seemed it love it! And it soaked in by the next day which made his shell toons better!!


Cally- russian tort

 

[mchong9606]

Vaseline on a shell will heat up under the sun or under a basking light or heat emitter. Remember it's an oil based product and will start to get hot and burn under heat. I would caution you and don't apply anymore and to try and remove what is there. I know it may make the shell look better but correct humidity and warm soaks and correct diet are the main ways to a better looking shell and overall health.

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[cally]

Oh my! Thank you for that! Im so sorry to give bad advice there :/ it did soak in when he was running around the house and he had a soak .. But thank i so much! I have only had kale a week and am completely new at this- ive only been going by what ppl have said at the pet store :/


Cally- Russian Tort <3

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Could u tell me how he looks now??
Is he ok??


Cally- Russian Tort <3

 

[Levi the Leopard]

I'd say based on that picture you have a girl Russian

Heather
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[cally]

Wait i do???


Cally- Russian Tort <3

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And how do you know? I have been soo curious! Is there any other pics i could provide to help?? Thanks soo much


Cally- Russian Tort <3

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Now i feel like all the information i received from the pet store advisor has been wrong i feel like i am so new at this and doing it all wrong- ive raised to beautiful veiled chameleons so i thought i knew somewhat :/


Cally- Russian Tort <3

 

[pam]

Cally check this out http://www.russiantortoise.net/male_female.htm

 

[cally]

I have research the internet so much! there are so many ppl who say to do one thing- and then ppl who say not to- one pet store advisor told me to feed kale baby food bananas and the other said absolutely not! In the same store :/ whats ur opinion pam?? I will check out the website as well.. Thank u so much


Cally- Russian Tort <3

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Oh my pam! The pics were so helpful- kale does mot have a slit- its a well females view and kale does have a spur at the end of tail


Cally- Russian Tort <3

 

[pam]

I never give mine fruit some people do I never do

 

[cally]

Yeah... I thought it was all veges diet- kale wont eat anyything but leaves and spring mix tho nothing else im worried


Cally- Russian Tort <3